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Washington, DC, April 9, 2012 -- Government supported mortgage companies Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae in the first quarter sold $13.5 billion in securities that are tied to bonds to finance apartment buildings.
Washington, DC, April 5, 2012 -- Applications for unemployment benefits continued to trend lower last week and remained at a four-year low, the Labor Department said.
Calhoun, GA, April 5, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum made more money last year than in 2010, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Anderson, SC, April 5, 2012 -- After five years developing an all-encompassing multi-attribute sustainability standard for tile and tile installation materials, the first certified sustainable products have been announced.
Chicago, IL, MO, April 5, 2012 -- Planned layoffs declined in March to the lowest number in 10 months, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Washington, DC, April 5, 2012 -- Retailers nearly across the board reported better-than-anticipated sales in March, an indication that Americans are feeling better about the economy.
Kansas City, MO, April 5, 2012 -- Certified Floorcovering Installers and the World Floor Covering Association held a resilient certification training event in Baltimore last month.
Washington, DC, April 5, 2012 -- The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell slightly to 3.98% from 3.99% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mississauga, Ontario, April 4, 2012 -- Hardwood flooring manufacturer Coswick Hardwood said that Amber Flooring has become the official Coswick dealer in Northern California.
Roseland, NJ, April 4, 2012 -- Private-sector employment increased by 209,000 jobs in March, led by the service-providing sector and small businesses, according to the ADP employment report.